Port of Tumaco (COTCO): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Tumaco (UN/LOCODE COTCO) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Colombia, on the North Pacific Ocean. It sits at 1.8167° N, 78.7500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.

Country
Colombia
UN/LOCODE
COTCO
Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Coordinates
1.8167° N, 78.7500° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
6.4 m
Anchorage Depth
9.4 m
Cargo Pier Depth
6.4 m
Tidal Range
1 m
Oil Terminal Depth
23.2 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Poor
World Water Body
North Pacific Ocean
Region
Colombia West Coast

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / No
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockUnknown / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
WharvesAnchorage

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Port of Tumaco (COTCO)
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Distance
73 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Tumaco

Where is Port of Tumaco located?

Port of Tumaco is a seaport located in Colombia, on the North Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 1.8167° N, 78.7500° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Tumaco?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Tumaco is COTCO — country code CO, location code TCO.

How deep is Port of Tumaco?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Tumaco has a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.

Does Port of Tumaco require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Tumaco.

What type of harbor is Port of Tumaco?

Port of Tumaco is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Tumaco have?

Port of Tumaco is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Tumaco are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #15360), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →